M09 Essays

Question 1

transition between adolescence and adulthood

Answer 1

18-25 yrs

characterized by experimenting and exploring options for their career, lifestyle, and identity

Question 2

criteria to be considered adult

Answer 2

holding a permanent full time job

economic independence

responsibility for one’s actions and emotions

Question 3

Economic independence

Answer 3

having a stable income, living on one’s own, beginning to invest and plan for retirement, or paying off student loans

Question 4

role of exercise on physical health

Answer 4

help prevent chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes

improve satisfaction in one’s daily life

Question 5

Experts recommend _____ of aerobic exercise a day so that they stimulate _____ activity

Answer 5

at least 30 minutes

heart and lung

Question 6

role of exercise on psychological health

Answer 6

to reduce depression and anxiety

Question 7

What has been learned from the research studies on exercise?

Answer 7

aerobic exercise raise heart rate to at least 60% of maximum heart rate

Question 8

what is the fifth and final stage of development (not piaget)

Answer 8

postformal thought

Question 9

postformal thought

Answer 9

qualitative, reflective, realistic, and contextual thinking

try and solve problems by thinking about aspects of work, politics, and relationships by thinking of the best solution for them

Question 10

characteristics of post formal thought

Answer 10

taking in aspects of work, politics, relationships to come up with solution

realization that solutions are not universal (not at home and work)

provisional

realistic

emotional influence

Question 11

Postformal thought therefore is thought which ___-

Answer 11

emphasizes the importance of thinking reflectively about a problem, possible solutions for the problem, and evaluating the different contexts to determine the best solution

Question 12

provisional

Answer 12

the decision is made then it can change later

each thought is only an answer for now there is no final answer – rather the search for truth is ongoing

Question 13

flow

Answer 13

a state of mind that is a heightened state of pleasure when they engage in challenges that completely absorb them

Question 14

Csikzmtmihalyi’s suggestions:

Answer 14

follow something that sparked my interests

surprise someone every day

spend time in settings that stimulate my creativity